The Library Buildings in Europe website records examples of good and interesting library buildings throughout Europe; it is a benchmarking tool for all those involved in new or refurbished library building projects including librarians, architects or any other professionals.

The aim is to inspire and support anyone working on a library building project – a new building, an extension, a renovation, or a reworking of interior spaces. The wide variety of case studies will enable those involved in such projects to pick up on new trends, to share knowledge and experience, and to learn from, and make contact with, each other.

Members of the LIBER Architecture Group (LIBER LAG) are delighted to offer this project as a tool to stimulate innovative ideas and new approaches to transforming the library model in the 21st century.

Tino Riedel, UB Chemnitz

University Library Chemnitz

The Chemnitz University Library was moved in 2020 to a renovated industrial building dating from 1860. The exterior cubing of the former spinning mill– a five-level central building and two long four-level lateral wings with a pitched roof and prominent corner towers – was rebuilt during the reconstruction. The distinctive characteristics of the interior of the building are made visible again. The library is now located close to the university’s main building in the city center of Chemnitz.

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